First-Year Engineering

Engineering Fundamentals

Undecided about which area of engineering to pursue? No problem. You’ll have a chance
to explore them all. Every engineering student at Michigan Tech takes the same core
courses, and many choose a major after two semesters on campus. You’ll get exposure
to all the engineering fields before you need to choose a career path. While you’re
at it, you’ll gain the fundamental skills for success using the First-Year Engineering
Learning Center, working with classmates in team activities, and benefiting from discovery-based
classes.

Discovery-based learning

At Michigan Tech, first-year engineering classes aren’t lecture-based. They’re discovery-based.
Your professor will spend 15-20 minutes talking to the class. You’ll spend the rest
of the time working on in-class activities with your team. Meanwhile, your professor
will go from team to team, offering feedback right on the spot. Engineering talent
develops naturally as a result—along with important teamwork and communication skills.